Harry. Harry Harnic View Public Profile Find all posts by Harnic #15 01-17-2005, 10:44 AM RetiredGuru Offline Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9 Search Companion not working If it's considered irrelevant to ask to for details, I feel I must bow out. the dll trick doesn't work for it. weblink

I am using XP Pro SP 3 and I am having a problem with moving files from one folder to another, no matter w...(more) Q:Firefox crashes when trying to start it I've suddenly had a problem with Search Companion being open everytime I want to explore a folder on my PC. Before you go throwing the baby out with the bathwater, if your ONLY concern with your current config is that you don't have a good Search Companion, then I'll give you Type %systemroot%\inf, and then click OKLocate the file named SRCHASST.INF, right-click and choose Install.

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Flag Permalink This was helpful (0) Collapse - Solution by andreazauli / January 21, 2007 6:24 AM PST In reply to: search window problem It's a problem of service registration.Try this BUFFBOY Windows XP 1 04-15-2004 03:33 AM Search Engines not working Glennie55 Windows XP 32 10-06-2003 08:42 AM Search in IE6 has gone Odd Job Windows XP 3 05-18-2003 07:07 PM Kevin January 26, 2006 2:22 PM I found that on one of the computers I work on, the problem was caused by removal of McAfee Managed VirusScan.

Salito X-Lab 759 views 2:20 Como Tirar o Erro do Search Companion - Duration: 3:08. Another symptom detected: i couldn't download attachment or view .jpg (pictures). I don't even have "Open in new window" selected in Folder Options. Search Option Not Working In Windows Xp What is the System File Checker, and how do I run it?

in 2003 as a place for answers to common computer and technical questions. How To Enable Search Option In Windows Xp Found your site anf fixed my problem in 10 minutes--saved me hours of work. In the list of files that appear look for the Srchasst.inf file. https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/search-function-not-working-at-all-in-xp-222213/ Thanks so much.Comments are closed.Random PostsWhy Is Windows Defender Running Alongside my Antivirus Program? (Limited Periodic Scanning) How to Track the Geolocation of Your Windows 10 Computer or Mobile Phone Using

Joe Davis October 13, 2007 9:36 PM This worked great for me! Aa Search Companion To find out more about the cookies we use, visit More About Cookies 93. Flag Permalink This was helpful (0) Collapse - Update by nahcjason32 / December 7, 2006 9:33 AM PST In reply to: My last shot Not a clue, I will take a The i386 folder is usually located at the root of the drive (e.g.

Helping people with computers... You solved my Problem ... A:Open Windows Explorer. check over here Best Practices & General IT I work for a small business with an aging file server.

Thanks in advance Well, following the error message's suggestion is always a good start: re-run setup. Windows Search 4.0 For Windows Xp May the Gods shine fortune on you! You might also try SFC: What is the System File Checker, and how do I run it? 29-Nov-2011 Mark J November 29, 2011 11:18 AM @Sen You might want to try

Fortunately closing the Search window, and then selecting Start, Search, and then For Files or Folders re-opens the Search window with the companion pane restored.

JoÃ£o jogos 473 views 3:08 File Search in Windows XP - Duration: 3:47. The value in /2/ is different still, but has no colons.Is that anything? I would like to avoid this if anyone can give me some direction or input. About Us|Contact Us|Privacy Policy|Safety Policy|FAQ|Submit Software|Advertise With Us Added Successfully! Ã— Are you sure to delete your answer?

How wonderful...!! Proffitt Forum moderator / December 7, 2006 5:56 AM PST In reply to: Search function not working at all in XP http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/04/11/winxp_search_assistant_silently_downloads/ notes a few other files as well as it It fixed the problem right away - no issues! this content not working.

andrianto September 27, 2011 at 8:27 pm this is the best…SOLVE my Probem on Win Xp Sp3..grreat thanks jeevitha July 2, 2011 at 11:31 am OMG .. Sign in to make your opinion count. Dmils April 17, 2009 11:51 AM I have tried the dlls but when i try the regsvr32 jscript.dll, i get a message that it failed, return code 0x80004005 Ationo TB June In the Run dialogue box type: regsvr32 jscript.dll and click OK.

I've been looking for a fix for these issues for months! http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831430 Search, Windows Update, even my Help Center works again. To fix it - http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q319949 In the unlikely event that the M$ fix doesn't work (!) the registry key you need to fix is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Desktop Scroll down to "Show encrypted or compressed NTFS fo...(more) Q:'Error Loading'...C:\ProgramFiles\CommonFiles\ParetoLogic\UUS2\UUS.dll.

In these circumstances it may be easier to simply re-install the search companion. START -- > RUN --->regsvr32 wshom.ocxregsvr32 jscript.dllregsvr32 urlmon.dllafter this just restart and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!11 Flag Permalink This was helpful (5) Collapse - Problem with Search Tool and radio buttons, in XP by I tried the fixes above and still have the problem. Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other usersIllegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal contentOffensive: Sexually explicit or offensive languageSpam: Advertisements or commercial links Submit report Cancel report Track this discussion

Harry. baghul 14,032 views 9:51 No audio device fix (sollution to no audio device) - Duration: 2:05. cataloging! Didn't think there was alot of relevance in the fact that my computer is up to date.

Find Which Process Has Locked a File Without Using 3rd Party ToolsHow to Change Drive Icons With Custom .ICO Files in Windows?Windir Path Not Resolved or Recognized. I don't kno...(more) 0 people are following Ask a question now Write a title for your question More Hot Questions how to get back my outlook express folders? I work in a Real Estate office as the admin person which also means I handle all of the computer problems. Microsoft.com was no help til you pointed the way. (No reply needed.) francine August 19, 2006 8:49 PM Thanks, Leo!

I followed two simple steps and restarted! it's not working now. 03/15/2012 02:18 by ScottHamman I have tried a restore but it doesn't help.when i try to run the search it say that the file can not be Create a new system restore point just in case you don't like the result. I tried all the ideas in your post with no change in my problem apparent afterwards.